McClellan Saddles: Part 1 - Saddle Fit
11th OVC
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23m
Many cavalry officers, including the author of "Volunteer Cavalry" Lessons of a Decade, stated that the '59 pattern McClellan saddle was the best saddle ever to be used in military service. This video is the 1st part in a multipart series exploring the '59 pattern McClellan saddle. More specifically, it dives into the proper fit and what to look for to prevent sores and chronic injury to the horse.
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